Broaden your crochet skills with this sophisticated — yet accessible — technique as you build and customize Jennifer’s Rebel Cardigan with lacy short rows and edging. This class will hook the hearts of both knitters and crocheters, as Jennifer explains how to incorporate Broomstick Lace into any project. The class materials include a FREE knitted wristlet pattern and a FREE crochet wristlet pattern. Get swept up in the possibilities!

Lesson 5. Blocking Broomstick Lace

Lesson 6. Upper Bodice Finishing & Fitting

Learn upper bodice finishing and fitting techniques. Jennifer helps you create armholes and side flares, as well as check your fit along the way.

19:38

Lesson 7. The Lower Bodice

Crochet along with Jennifer to construct the lower bodice.

54:06

Lesson 8. The Broomstick Collar

The broomstick collar will add flare to your garment. Add or subtract length for the look you want with Jennifer's step-by-step guidance.

18:19

Lesson 9. The Bottom Hem

You'll love the look of this bottom hem after crocheting along with Jennifer.

32:43

Lesson 10. Sleeves in the Round

Broomstick lace in the round has never been easier, when you follow along with Jennifer! Add your sleeves in the round, complete with scalloped edging.

9:21

Lesson 11. Extras & Edgings

Learn to add broomstick lace as edging or extra embellishment with Jennfier's tips and techniques.

"If you are looking for a great class to start learning or even improve your broomstick lace skills this is the one! Jennifer is such a great teacher! The cardi is absolutely beautiful! Her designs are just stunning and you will not be disappointed!" - knitwitkara

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Lesson plan

7:44

Lesson 1. Introduction

Meet Jennifer and learn about the history of broomstick lace! You'll also get a preview of the projects you'll be making in this class.

54:00

Lesson 2. Traditional Broomstick Lace

Jennifer gets you started with step-by-step instructions on making traditional broomstick lace. She'll also show you tips for avoiding and correcting mistakes.

24:36

Lesson 3. Getting the Right Fit

Measure and calculate ease for the elements of your cardigan with Jennifer's expert advice and instruction. After carefully choosing your yarn, you'll be poised to get the right fit.

22:06

Lesson 4. Swatching Broomstick Lace

Swatching broomstick lace will help you determine the right gauge, and Jennifer will school you in crochet hooks, cone yarn and even reversible reasoning.

Lesson 5. Blocking Broomstick Lace

Lesson 6. Upper Bodice Finishing & Fitting

Learn upper bodice finishing and fitting techniques. Jennifer helps you create armholes and side flares, as well as check your fit along the way.

19:38

Lesson 7. The Lower Bodice

Crochet along with Jennifer to construct the lower bodice.

54:06

Lesson 8. The Broomstick Collar

The broomstick collar will add flare to your garment. Add or subtract length for the look you want with Jennifer's step-by-step guidance.

18:19

Lesson 9. The Bottom Hem

You'll love the look of this bottom hem after crocheting along with Jennifer.

32:43

Lesson 10. Sleeves in the Round

Broomstick lace in the round has never been easier, when you follow along with Jennifer! Add your sleeves in the round, complete with scalloped edging.

9:21

Lesson 11. Extras & Edgings

Learn to add broomstick lace as edging or extra embellishment with Jennfier's tips and techniques.

The instructor

Jennifer Hansen, Instructor of Beyond Basic Broomstick Lace

Jennifer is the founder of and lead designer at Stitch Diva Studios. She is a prolific knitter and crocheter whose work has appeared in Vogue Knitting, Interweave Crochet and Knitty Gritty.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(29 reviews)

Amazing FUN teacher!!!

by teriscissorhands on February 19, 2015

I have taken BOTH of Jennifer's classes and she is one of the best instructors on Craftsy. She anticipates all of the mistakes you are about to make and gives you a solution right away to get you through to the next row. She is creative and down to earth and just makes learning a fun non-stressful experience! I hope you do yet another class soon Jennifer! You expand our minds without blowing out the circuits!

I have taken BOTH of Jennifer's classes and she is one of the best instructors on Craftsy. She anticipates all of the mistakes you are about to make and gives you a solution right away to get you through to the next row. She is creative and down to earth and just makes learning a fun non-stressful experience! I hope you do yet another class soon Jennifer! You expand our minds without blowing out the circuits!

Proud Of Myself

by leanne4821559 on February 12, 2015

After being a knitter for a good 30 years and with a little bit of crochet under my belt I am so happy to learn a new skill.Thankyou to Jennifer for being such a down to earth teacher,I am loving this class.Craftsy is a wonderful idea,learning in and on my own time.

After being a knitter for a good 30 years and with a little bit of crochet under my belt I am so happy to learn a new skill.Thankyou to Jennifer for being such a down to earth teacher,I am loving this class.Craftsy is a wonderful idea,learning in and on my own time.

Love The Pattern, And Love Jennifer!

by Mezfank on January 20, 2015

So happy I took this class. Jennifer's instructions are clear and easy to follow, and she is so encouraging and quick to respond to questions!

So happy I took this class. Jennifer's instructions are clear and easy to follow, and she is so encouraging and quick to respond to questions!

So Easy

by slip.276294656 on December 26, 2014

What an exciting new method to use my yarn, I spin my own fibre and can't wait to use this method on all sorts of projects.

What an exciting new method to use my yarn, I spin my own fibre and can't wait to use this method on all sorts of projects.